Best Turkish Hair Transplant?

[that1guyy]

I am finally getting serious about getting a hair transplant and due to pricing, having to look at foreign options (Turkey or possibly Tijuana, since I'm based in CA). 

What are the top surgeons in Turkey I should be looking at? Anyone have personal experiences? 

Here are a few I have looked up but still need to research them more. Looking for FUE, most likely a Norwood 3 or 3.5. I've done a few consults from local places and one virtual one in TJ, and they all say I need about 2500 grafts, mostly on hairline and top. 

Hair of Istanbul

Vera Clinic

ASMED - Koray Erdogan

Dr. Ozlem Bicer,

Emrah Clinik

Any help is appreciated.

[Hayden87]

Dr. Bicer was on my shortlist before I booked with Eugenix.

[MachoVato]

What's your budget?

[digi23]

52 minutes ago, that1guyy said:

I am finally getting serious about getting a hair transplant and due to pricing, having to look at foreign options (Turkey or possibly Tijuana, since I'm based in CA). 

What are the top surgeons in Turkey I should be looking at? Anyone have personal experiences? 

Here are a few I have looked up but still need to research them more. Looking for FUE, most likely a Norwood 3 or 3.5. I've done a few consults from local places and one virtual one in TJ, and they all say I need about 2500 grafts, mostly on hairline and top. 

 

Hair of Istanbul

Vera Clinic

ASMED - Koray Erdogan

Dr. Ozlem Bicer,

Emrah Clinik

Any help is appreciated.

With the turkish prices being so high I dont think its worth it if you are not opting for FueCapilar or Dr Erkan Demirsoy.

I mean Dr Bicer is now 2 euro per graft, then I think its better to stay in Europe and go to Dr Bruno Pinto in Portugal for 2.5 euro per graft or Dr Ximena Villa in Spain for the same price.

Edited January 26, 2022 by digi23

[mmokin]

why go turkey exlusively? the best doctors are not in turkey and even the prices in turkey for top clinics are not cheaper either

[that1guyy]

54 minutes ago, MachoVato said:

What's your budget?

I don't have an exact number but definitely can't afford the $20k + the American doctors are quoting me. 

I was hoping for something between $3-5$k but do not want to compromise on quality either. Basically looking for the best cost to quality ratio.

43 minutes ago, digi23 said:

With the turkish prices being so high I dont think its worth it if you are not opting for FueCapilar or Dr Erkan Demirsoy.

I mean Dr Bicer is now 2 euro per graft, then I think its better to stay in Europe and go to Dr Bruno Pinto in Portugal for 2.5 euro per graft or Dr Ximena Villa in Spain for the same price.

Interesting. I am only considering Turkey because my research indicated Turkey has really good, board certified doctors equaling the skill of top Western doctors but a fraction of the price due to extreme competition. Isn't it supposed to be the HT capital of the world? Surprised you're not recommending Turkey since you got your FUE procedure there, based on your posts. I'll check out FUEcapilar and Dr. Demirsoy thanks. I never really looked into Portugal or Spain but I guess those are options too now?

 

Appreciate all the answers. Keep 'em coming.

[MachoVato]

7 minutes ago, that1guyy said:

Turkey has really good, board certified doctors equaling the skill of top Western doctors

No, not at all, not even close. There are a few excellent options in Turkey, but the vast majority of clinics may not even have doctors involved at all. Most of the names on your list are 100% technician performed. Cheap (although HOI isn't that cheap) but not on par with top US doctors.

Doing the math, you are looking at the 1.5 euro/graft range. That's the danger zone in Turkey. The only one I could recommend is FueCapilar (Dr. Turan or Dr. Gur). 

But really, just go to HMR in Tijuana. They have excellent service (they pick you up on the US side) and pretty good results. You'll save money on flights, too. 

[digi23]

38 minutes ago, that1guyy said:

I don't have an exact number but definitely can't afford the $20k + the American doctors are quoting me. 

I was hoping for something between $3-5$k but do not want to compromise on quality either. Basically looking for the best cost to quality ratio.

Interesting. I am only considering Turkey because my research indicated Turkey has really good, board certified doctors equaling the skill of top Western doctors but a fraction of the price due to extreme competition. Isn't it supposed to be the HT capital of the world? Surprised you're not recommending Turkey since you got your FUE procedure there, based on your posts. I'll check out FUEcapilar and Dr. Demirsoy thanks. I never really looked into Portugal or Spain but I guess those are options too now?

 

Appreciate all the answers. Keep 'em coming.

I know that this is some bro science thats spreading over the internet, "just go to Turkey bro". 

HOI, Asmed, Vera and Cinik you can erase from your mind if you are looking for a good natural result. Yes you will find good outcomes from these clinics, but they are way to inconsistent.

For my case, I went with a budget option yes. It should not be the norm. I am probably looking to do another procedure with either Pinto or Bruno Ferreira.

[JoeMan]

I would advise you to save more. I too was looking into Turkey at first. Ended up really close to booking Dr Biçer, at the time she was 1.50€ per graft I believe. But after doing more research, I started looking at better options in Europe. Dr Bruno Pinto at 2.5€ seems like a good value. Dr De Freitas in Spain isn't much more. I think he scales his price, cheaper for higher grafts. I chose Dr. Ferreira in Portugal. Take your time in researching and remember that a repair job will cost more so choose wisely on the first surgery. 

 

Good luck!

[Bonek]

17 hours ago, MachoVato said:

Doing the math, you are looking at the 1.5 euro/graft range. That's the danger zone in Turkey. The only one I could recommend is FueCapilar (Dr. Turan or Dr. Gur). 

What about Bicer?

[MachoVato]

3 hours ago, Bonek said:

What about Bicer?

It's just personal preference. In this price range, I like FueCapilar. I like Dr. Gur a tiny more than Dr. Turan, but again, it's personal preference. They are more popular in Facebook groups than this forum, which has it's own favorites list. 

The best advice I can give is to do your research. When you move up to the 3-5 euro, it's the safe zone... all top quality doctors. But at the 1.5 price, you'll want to see patient cases to see what results you like best. However, last I head Bicer raised her prices to 2.0 euro.

[that1guyy]

21 hours ago, MachoVato said:

No, not at all, not even close. There are a few excellent options in Turkey, but the vast majority of clinics may not even have doctors involved at all. Most of the names on your list are 100% technician performed. Cheap (although HOI isn't that cheap) but not on par with top US doctors.

Doing the math, you are looking at the 1.5 euro/graft range. That's the danger zone in Turkey. The only one I could recommend is FueCapilar (Dr. Turan or Dr. Gur). 

But really, just go to HMR in Tijuana. They have excellent service (they pick you up on the US side) and pretty good results. You'll save money on flights, too. 

 

20 hours ago, digi23 said:

I know that this is some bro science thats spreading over the internet, "just go to Turkey bro". 

HOI, Asmed, Vera and Cinik you can erase from your mind if you are looking for a good natural result. Yes you will find good outcomes from these clinics, but they are way to inconsistent.

For my case, I went with a budget option yes. It should not be the norm. I am probably looking to do another procedure with either Pinto or Bruno Ferreira.

Thanks, both. Sounds like in Turkey the shortlist is Dr. Bicer, Fuecapilar, or Dr. Demirsoy. I'll do more research into those and likely do consults. 

Still going to look into Spain and Portugal options you mentioned. 

I did do a consult with HMR very recently. They quoted me about $5.7k which is more reasonable than the US prices but still not exactly affordable. I'm still considering them an option because it's so close and seems to be well reviewed. 

Edited January 27, 2022 by that1guyy

[Spaceguy]

After two fue ht, first one with cheap surgeon and poor results (luckly it was of small graft numbers) and second one with good doctor i can advise ypu only this;

Don't go for cheap options, if money is problem rather go with good and more expensive doctor but with less grafts (do only hairline, and later when possible rest of it). Reason is your donor is limited and you want to do it right in the first run, your time is also valuable and can't be brought back (recovery and regrowth phase).

Going with bad doctor can cost you money, time, donor hairs and appearance. Going with a good doctor can cost you only money!

Try to squeeze as much money you can and do it right in the first run!

Good luck!